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Basic
Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the
subject and take the picture automatically.
∫To cancel the Touch Shutter function
Touch [ ].
Note
•If [Focus Priority] is [ON], when the [Focus Mode] is set to [AFS] and the Touch Shutter fails, if the
AF area briefly turns red and disappears, this signifies that the picture cannot be taken under the
current conditions.
When set to [AFF] or [AFC], the picture will not be taken if the focus indication is flashing green, but
if the subject comes into focus while you are touching the screen, the picture will be taken.
•Measurement of brightness is performed on the spot touched when the [Metering Mode] (P151) is
set to [ ]. At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the
touched location.
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
•Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the Touch
Shutter function becomes possible.
3Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture.
•AF area with same function as [Ø] in AF mode is displayed at the position you touch, and
picture is taken when it is focused when the AF mode is set to [š], [ ], [ ] or [Ø].
•The position you touched is enlarged and picture is taken when it is focused when the AF
mode is set to [ ]. (Cannot be set at the edge of the screen)
•If the histogram is displayed on top of the subject you want to touc h, tou ch the subje ct af ter fir st
moving the histogram by dragging it (P13).